tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8562817105461401104.post5270494754080251073..comments2024-03-07T11:31:02.983-05:00Comments on Sunny Days in Second Grade: Tips to Trash the Treasure Box!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8562817105461401104.post-10832794280308932682014-07-01T23:54:10.689-04:002014-07-01T23:54:10.689-04:00Hi Denise! I just finished my latest TPT product, ...Hi Denise! I just finished my latest TPT product, Busy Bee Behavior Management. Last year when I developed it, I had such an internal conflict about intrinsic vs. extrinsic behavior. I think that my solution blends both nicely. Take a look at it if you get a chance; I'd love to hear your feedback!<br /><br />Gina<br /><a href="http://misspelusoskindergarten.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Miss Peluso's Kindergarten</a>Gina Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02341059640956868283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8562817105461401104.post-74736411851845646592014-06-19T18:51:58.409-04:002014-06-19T18:51:58.409-04:00I trashed my treasure box this year too. Instead ...I trashed my treasure box this year too. Instead I use a "star chart" similar to the post above me about beads. When the start chart is full, we decide on a party together. I love that it's a whole class effort. I also use PBIS tickets ( a school initiative) which they exchange for prizes from the school (so basically just a treasure box that I don't have to manage and provide). I also use small stickers and pretzels/goldfish/cookie crisp cereal for an instantaneous reward when those others aren't enough. <br /><br />I just shoved my treasure box on top of a cabinet out of the way, but I love your idea. I like the "mystery bag" choosing idea. Maybe at the end of the year... The Big Apple Teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15244093834721961674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8562817105461401104.post-12748832970039500372014-06-16T11:36:48.835-04:002014-06-16T11:36:48.835-04:00I love this idea! I think I'll try it next yea...I love this idea! I think I'll try it next year!Lanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13442080202750833535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8562817105461401104.post-65774785781145126422014-06-16T11:07:24.220-04:002014-06-16T11:07:24.220-04:00I started in 2nd grade two years ago (from middle ...I started in 2nd grade two years ago (from middle school). I knew at the start that I did NOT want another thing to monitor, so I did not have a treasure box. I have a classroom "bead" system. I have two identical jars. The 100 beads (1" wood beads I painted in my room colors) start in one jar and when they are earned, they are transferred to the other. When it is full, the class gets a movie party. They may know it is coming, but I always surprise them (to keep them on their toes). Then we try to beat the number of days it took to earn it for the next one. The desk fairy visits from time to time, and the class earns beads for random things in addition to great behavior (all tails tucked in - backpack tails hanging out of lockers, all completed homework, good work habits during a specific task, etc). This has worked well for me. I also will reward with extra recess, early snack, sit with a friend, take shoes off, read on the floor/under your desk, etc without beads. With 30 students, I just can't manage an individual reward system. I know I'd forget someone!Lindalouhoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09123842298216360994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8562817105461401104.post-11257508296606617602014-06-15T01:16:44.776-04:002014-06-15T01:16:44.776-04:00Hi Denise! The treasure that I want to talk about ...Hi Denise! The treasure that I want to talk about is your School Stuff board on Pinterest. I love it!!! <br /><br />I started following you on Pinterest as a result of your carpet giveaway. I may NEVER get off of Pinterest now! <br /><br />Carrie<br /><a href="http://www.iheartsecond.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">i Heart Second</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Think-Aloud-Cloud/" rel="nofollow">The Think Aloud Cloud</a><br />Carrie Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04254052586731945322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8562817105461401104.post-87131159127490872142014-06-14T12:23:14.363-04:002014-06-14T12:23:14.363-04:00We've gone back and forth with the whole "...We've gone back and forth with the whole "prize box" for years now. We have 5 of our own little friends at our homes, so filling up our class box with their old "treasures" has never been an issue. Yes it would be lovely if all littles were intrinsically motivated but that is soooo not the case is it??!!! <br /><br />We've read about the coupons for awhile now and really like the idea. You may have motivated us enough to give it a shot! Keep us posted on what you try out :)<br />~Christy & TammyFluttering Through First Gradehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15790958241074164971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8562817105461401104.post-79880839053097800032014-06-14T08:56:00.558-04:002014-06-14T08:56:00.558-04:00Hey Carrie!
I love being able to give newer teache...Hey Carrie!<br />I love being able to give newer teachers things I don't need or want anymore. When I was new I took whatever anybody was getting rid of so I know how awesome it feels to get classroom stuff for free!! And yes, before you know it, it will be you helping out a new teacher. It's kind of scary how fast that happens!SunnyDayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01650146797283330288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8562817105461401104.post-22607397360218678302014-06-14T08:54:03.460-04:002014-06-14T08:54:03.460-04:00Oh boy - digging through a barrel sounds worse tha...Oh boy - digging through a barrel sounds worse than digging through the box! lol! I definitely think the kids will love the coupons and won't even miss the treasure box!SunnyDayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01650146797283330288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8562817105461401104.post-67533286243154104332014-06-14T08:52:56.088-04:002014-06-14T08:52:56.088-04:00Wow Emily, that's tough when you have to do so...Wow Emily, that's tough when you have to do something you really don't want to. I'm glad you get to do your own thing this year!SunnyDayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01650146797283330288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8562817105461401104.post-66177537518259338272014-06-14T08:52:18.665-04:002014-06-14T08:52:18.665-04:00I think some of that stuff in my treasure box had ...I think some of that stuff in my treasure box had to be 10 years old. Some ancient McDonald's Happy Meal Toys, crap from conferences, just total junk! I feel free!!! lol!SunnyDayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01650146797283330288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8562817105461401104.post-68031867899742387592014-06-14T08:51:06.580-04:002014-06-14T08:51:06.580-04:00Class Dance Party - that's all kinds of aweso...Class Dance Party - that's all kinds of awesome! My kids this year would have LOVED that!SunnyDayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01650146797283330288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8562817105461401104.post-24127640407245477462014-06-14T08:50:28.539-04:002014-06-14T08:50:28.539-04:00Ooohh, color coding the coupons is such a great id...Ooohh, color coding the coupons is such a great idea!! I will definitely be doing that. Thanks so much for sharing that idea!SunnyDayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01650146797283330288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8562817105461401104.post-4378815479042774722014-06-14T08:49:54.839-04:002014-06-14T08:49:54.839-04:00Hi Rachel! I've been thinking about it for a w...Hi Rachel! I've been thinking about it for a while too. I think it's going to make life a lot easier!SunnyDayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01650146797283330288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8562817105461401104.post-43223384021911580142014-06-14T08:49:08.914-04:002014-06-14T08:49:08.914-04:00I really like some parts of WBT. I've never be...I really like some parts of WBT. I've never been trained, I've just picked up some things here and there from online. I'll have to look into the Super Improver Wall :)SunnyDayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01650146797283330288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8562817105461401104.post-70655430749599904202014-06-14T08:48:14.361-04:002014-06-14T08:48:14.361-04:00Cute! I'll check them out :)Cute! I'll check them out :)SunnyDayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01650146797283330288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8562817105461401104.post-6683667798878295632014-06-14T08:43:21.212-04:002014-06-14T08:43:21.212-04:00I just wanted to say that I used the coupons in Ki...I just wanted to say that I used the coupons in Kindergarten and loved them! They are a treasure themselves! And as a relatively new teacher, I take all the trash that more experienced teachers get rid of. So far that has gotten us a hamster and a goldfish and so many resources! One day I will be passing these treasures on to someone else, I know it! Carrie Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04694971408015846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8562817105461401104.post-86304491643581060722014-06-14T08:09:12.080-04:002014-06-14T08:09:12.080-04:00I have a prize barrel and have grown to hate it. T...I have a prize barrel and have grown to hate it. This has inspired me to switch to coupons for September's new school year! I will be checking out your coupons and suggestions. Thank you! I do love a good change!Kathryn Zbrzeznyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13349204621261800313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8562817105461401104.post-8813963541979389262014-06-14T07:25:53.339-04:002014-06-14T07:25:53.339-04:00I wanted to ditch the treasure box for my kids...b...I wanted to ditch the treasure box for my kids...but my co teacher insisted we needed it. Since we were a private school, she decided it was best if we bought everything. [And it wasn't cheap either!] Now that I am relocating somewhere else, I will be using the coupon method instead of giving children toys. I love that they are free and also small little incentives that still make the kids work to be their best! Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01322166931074169482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8562817105461401104.post-5837495288268739242014-06-13T22:03:22.374-04:002014-06-13T22:03:22.374-04:00So funny! I've been thinking the same thing! S...So funny! I've been thinking the same thing! Some of the stuff in my treasure box has been there for YEARS!! I've been using coupons. Things like "Sit with a friend" "Use a special chair" "Chew gum" "Wear a hat to school"....I have tons more! The kids LOVE them! Best part...they're free and don't take up space!!<br />GinaBeach Sand and Lesson Planshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05124515062607188342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8562817105461401104.post-63111634481594185692014-06-13T19:37:18.268-04:002014-06-13T19:37:18.268-04:00I use a treasure box/coupon combo in my room. The ...I use a treasure box/coupon combo in my room. The coupons are seriously the BEST though. I only buy a little bit of "treasure" when it's on sale. That's mostly for the kids that can't "afford" the coupons, that way they still get a little something ;)<br />I use an actual coupon organizer to hold mine and the kids really like "shopping" around for what they want. The most popular one in my room is most definitely the Class Dance Party coupon. They beg each other to buy that one! Haha.<br />Enjoy your new treasure-box-free life!<br /><br />Hannah<br /><a href="http://www.cuteintheclassroom.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Cute in the Classroom</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01945283395173624699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8562817105461401104.post-89972912864080951672014-06-13T19:08:06.545-04:002014-06-13T19:08:06.545-04:00I have used coupons for several years and LOVE it!...I have used coupons for several years and LOVE it! It's much more meaningful to be able to do something extra fun or have a bonus like no homework, computer time, or having a quiet lunch in my classroom with a friend (that is a hot ticket item!). One thing that has really worked for me is color coding my tickets - mounting each type on different colored cardstock, laminating them for durability, and storing them all in a mini basket from the dollar store. It is easy to find a certain kind of coupon and I can also pull out some coupons (usually private lunch) if the winter weather and indoor recess is wearing on my sanity. Have a great summer of relaxing and recharging!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15131567735499602052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8562817105461401104.post-46137545213192210632014-06-13T17:56:51.654-04:002014-06-13T17:56:51.654-04:00I've been thinking about doing the same thing ...I've been thinking about doing the same thing next year! This was just the push I needed to do it! Thanks!<br />Rachel<br /><a href="http://rachelatalldrinkofwater.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">A Tall Drink of Water</a>Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01565409628840084466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8562817105461401104.post-26387176895549723522014-06-13T17:54:55.229-04:002014-06-13T17:54:55.229-04:00I don't have a treasure box either. I use the...I don't have a treasure box either. I use the Super Improver Wall, it is part of the classroom management system, Whole Brain Teaching (WBT). It has 10 levels and they need 10 stars to move to the next level. They get so darn excited to earn a star and especially when they move to the next level. For some of them it turns into a bit of a competition of who can be better...not too bad of a problem. <br /><br />~Laura<br /><a href="http://luvmykinders.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Luv My Kinders</a>Luv My Kindershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02641547553247759233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8562817105461401104.post-47179277409737160302014-06-13T17:30:09.480-04:002014-06-13T17:30:09.480-04:00I switched over to coupons from a treasure box las...I switched over to coupons from a treasure box last year and have never looked back! I love it -- so easy and no expense. The kids love to bring a stuffed toy or take their shoes off. I have some coupons on my store too.<br />http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/HollywoodRewardCoupons-792269<br /><br />Heather at arillclassroom.blogspot.com<br />A Rill Classroomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14222377898785414209noreply@blogger.com